coeliac disease

British

noun

a chronic intestinal disorder caused by sensitivity to the protein gliadin contained in the gluten of cereals, characterized by distention of the abdomen and frothy and pale foul-smelling stools

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The States of Guernsey said patients diagnosed with coeliac disease were able to obtain certain gluten-free foods on prescription.

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Coeliac disease is caused by a reaction of the immune system to gluten – a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

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According to Coeliac UK, one in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease but only 36% are diagnosed.

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Coeliac disease is not an allergy or food intolerance.

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It said it recognised how important choice and availability were for those managing coeliac disease or gluten intolerance and was "regularly reviewing" its ranges across its Guernsey stores.

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